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G. Harvey
On the Streets of New Orleans
1981

Name: On the Streets of New Orleans
Brand: G. Harvey

$1,695List Price

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G. Harvey’s "On the Streets of New Orleans", released in 1981, is a moody, rain-washed tribute to the romance and rhythm of one of America’s most storied cities. Set in the early 20th century, this luminous work captures the pulse of New Orleans at a moment when modern life and Southern tradition coexisted in perfect, poetic balance. The scene unfolds beneath a misty sky, where rain has just passed and the glistening cobblestone streets reflect the golden spill of gas lamps and storefront windows. Horse-drawn carriages navigate the slick avenues, their wheels cutting gentle grooves through puddled reflections. A trolley, iconic in its form, hums along the tracks, its lantern aglow like a firefly in the haze. Pedestrians—some under umbrellas, others drawn into the cover of shop awnings—move with grace and unhurried purpose, wrapped in the soft mood of a city that seems to breathe in time with the falling rain. Harvey’s palette here is rich with subdued contrasts: steel greys and deep blues give way to the warm glows of amber and ochre. His signature light—radiant and reflective—transforms the wet pavement into a mirror of life, doubling the depth and soul of the street. Every element, from the curve of a wrought-iron balcony to the flicker of light behind lace curtains, is a testament to Harvey’s reverence for the textures of urban history. "On the Streets of New Orleans" is not simply a street scene—it is a love letter to a city known for its music, mystery, and resilience. It captures a quiet, elegant moment where time slows, and even the rain seems choreographed. For collectors and admirers of atmospheric urban landscapes, this piece offers a beautifully balanced blend of nostalgia, artistry, and place—an invitation to linger in the soulful magic of a New Orleans evening.

Creator:
G. Harvey (American)
Creation Year:
1981
Dimensions:
Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)
More Editions & Sizes:
n/aPrice: $1,695
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
American Impressionist
Period:
1980-1989
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Wimberley, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2857216080052

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Gerald Harvey Jones was born in San Antonio, Texas, in 1933. His grandfather was a cowboy during the trail-driving era when legends grew up along the dusty trails north from Texas. Family stories of wild cattle and tough men were absorbed by Harvey and became the genesis of his art. Known for paintings closely linked in mood and subject matter to Edouard Cortes, G Harvey created romanticized street scenes of the turn of the century towns in America. Rain slick streets reflect urban lights, and the weather, which was obviously cold. Harvey's early interest in sketching and drawing slowly evolved into a passion for painting in oils. After graduating cum laude from North Texas State University, Harvey took a position with the University of Texas in Austin, but he soon realized that weekends and nights at the easel did not satisfy his love of painting. He abandoned the security of a full-time job in 1963 and threw his total energy into a fine art career. It was through painting that he found his greatest satisfaction, and his native central Texas hill country provided the inspiration for most of his earlier work. He sought the essence that is Texas and found it not only along the banks of the Guadalupe, but in cow camps west of the Pecos, and in the shadows of tall buildings in big Texas cities and the streets of Dallas, which once echoed with the sound of horses hooves and the jingle of spurs. Historic photographs reveal what it looked like, but artists like Harvey can enable a viewer to experience the mood and flavor or the time. In his paintings, the viewer only sees the physical elements of his subject but also senses the mood that surrounds them. It is a remarkable aspect of fine art, which few artists are able to master.

Harvey painted the spirit of America from its western hills and prairies to the commerce of its great cities. His original paintings and bronze sculptures are in the collections of major corporations, prestigious museums, the United States government, American presidents, governors, foreign leaders and captains of industry. The Smithsonian Institution chose Harvey to paint The Smithsonian Dream, commemorating its 150th Anniversary. The Christmas Pageant of Peace commissioned Harvey to create a painting celebrating this national event. He has been the recipient of many awards and the subject of three books. Harvey was a soft-spoken and unassuming man who cared deeply about what he painted without becoming maudlin or melodramatic. Before his death, Harvey lived in Fredericksburg, Texas, with his wife Pat in a 150-year old stone home built by German settlers. His studio and residence were nestled within the Historic District of Fredericksburg.

Bomber And Buckeroos ca. 1939 Till Goodan Offset Lithograph PRINTS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. PRINTS MAY HAVE SMALL FLAW ALONG EDGE OF PAPER, DOES NOT EFFECT THE PRINT IMAGE All the prints are 26 x 31 inches, Mustang Peeler, Bombers and Buckaroos, The stranger, Guardians of the Range and Range Baby. Note that “The Mustang Runner” is 3 inches shorter in height, 23 x 31 inches The print by Till Goodan was originally a painting and reproduced by the Westward Ho company as a set. Westward Ho produced the most sought after Western dinnerware ever made. The most popular pattern was the Rodeo pattern by Till Goodan. He Illustrated and branded many accessories sold by the Westward Ho Company. Tillman Parker Goodan 1896-1958 To the casual observer his paintings are exciting and colorful. To the scholars of the Western Era they are benchmarks of authenticity. Such is the style of Till Goodan. He was born Tillman Parker Goodan in Eaton, Colorado on March 27, 1896. His father was a true western pioneer, mayor of Eaton, publisher of its first newspaper, and County Commissioner for several years. After moving to California in 1905 and settling on a little farm that bordered the Michel Cattle Ranch, Till spent much of his boyhood with the Michel sons working on their ranch. There he developed his expertise as a calf roper and the skills of a working cowboy. As a young man Till pursued endeavors that would initially callous his emerging artistic hands. He worked for the famous Miller and Lux Ranch in California. He packed mules and ran pack trains into the Sierra Mountains. He broke horses and competed in local rodeos riding saddle broncs and roping calves. And during the quiet hours he would draw pictures of ranch life and the action of the rodeo. People began commenting on his talents as an artist. In 1917 he left the rodeo circuit and turned his full attention to a career in art. He studied with Roger Sterrett, William Paxton, and Dana Bartlett, all highly respected California artists. Till soon became a free-lance commercial artist doing work for Grauman’s Chinese and Lowe’s Theaters, Helms Bakery and Security Bank. He later assumed a position as Art Director for the Richfield Oil Company. However, his first love was still the art of the old west, horses, cowboys, and ranching. So, he left Richfield and gave his full attention to the field of fine arts. He did oil painting, water colors and lithographs. He drew the Gene Autry Comic Books. He illustrated and hand lettered a large collection of stories about famous bucking horses, ranches, horsemen of the world, and western gear. In association with W.C. Wentz, he started producing a complete line of western gift wares, ceramics, bronzes, leather, paper, and fabric. By the 1930′s he was beginning to receive recognition for his western art and by the early 1940s, he and his daughter, Betty, were illustrating comic books for his longtime friend, Gene Autry. Betty was also a world champion cowgirl. Till Goodan designs appeared in virtually every medium. But, the most famous was the four lines of dinnerware produced by Wallace China...

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Till Goodan
Bomber and Buckeroos by Till Goodan, Westward Ho Company, 1939

$1,400

H 26 in W 31 in

Reading

By James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Reading Lithograph, 1879 and 1887 Signed in the stone with the Butterfly (see photo) A proof laid paper printed before the edition of 100 impressions printed for Art Notes Watermark:...

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1870s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

$1,999 Sale Price

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H 44 in W 36.25 in D 0.05 in

The Broad Curtain

By Childe Hassam

Located in New York, NY

A superb, richly-inked impression of this very scarce lithotint on Japan paper. Edition of approximately 55. Signed with the artist's cypher in pencil, lower right.

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